The flavour of a food product cannot be copyrighted, the European Court of Justice was advised last week. Two intellectual property and food law experts weigh in on the opinion and suggest what companies can do to protect their products.
A staggering 38% of global cocoa is lost each year to disease or pests - and this figure looks set to rise - yet research is scant compared to rice, corn or wheat. Why is this and what is being done to reduce it?
With the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming at risk, the Kraft Heinz Company is stepping up its commitment to reduce its carbon emissions, and in doing so likely will draft many of its suppliers along with it.
Rusagro and RPBI have reportedly had to cull thousands of pigs following outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) on their production facilities in the European region of Russia.
Whey basic protein isolate as a novel food (NF) for use in infant formula and food supplements is safe under the proposed uses and use levels, the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) confirms.
A “global proliferation” of nutrition labelling is underway but, according to the European Food Information Council (EUFIC), no consensus exists on which types of labels are most effective.
From a nutritious (and cheap) flour made from the by-product of tofu production to sugar, beer and biodegradable plastic made from almond husks, 'waste' is a dirty word in today's food industry. FoodNavigator found out more at this year's...
Meal kit supplier FoodChéri believes it has the recipe to meet the needs of modern French consumers looking for fresh, healthy, environmentally friendly and convenient meal solutions delivered through digital innovation.
Biscuit International has taken another step in its aggressive expansion plan with the acquisition of Arluy – the fifth largest producer and distributor of sweet biscuits in Spain.
Nestlé has stepped up its efforts to improve animal welfare standards across the food supply chain by co-creating the world’s first global food industry-led group, the Global Coalition for Animal Welfare.
Argentina’s Ministry of Agriculture has revealed that Morocco has authorised imports of its edible bovine fat as the two countries continue to strengthen trade relations.
What do consumers really think of meat alternatives - and what are they actually looking for in products? FoodNavigator caught up with a global Mintel analyst at IFT to find out.
Understanding the role of specific nutrients in food, such as sugar and saturated fat, is important but not enough to fully understand how diets impact risk of obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), says one scientist.
Sector bodies Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) have opposed the EU and UK’s proposal to ‘split’ the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Tariff Rate Quotas between them.
Kellogg’s, Mondelēz, Pepperidge Farm and Flowers Foods have recently recalled bakery and snack products after a whey powder ingredient supplied by Associated Milk Producers has been suspected to be contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria.
Cell-cultured and fermentation-based milk proteins, egg whites and meat are creating novel challenges for food marketers and regulators, but as long as products are safe and shoppers are not being misled, regulators should not stymie innovation by favoring...
With so many sweeteners of varying intensity and functionality available, reducing sugar in products can be a tedious trial-and-error process, but ingredient supplier Layn hopes to simplify the undertaking with the launch of two sweetener platforms that...
As the world’s population increases and squeezes limited resources, everyone will have to do more with less – and one tool that can help with this is enzymes, such as those made by Novozymes.
Dairy price recovery in 2017 has positively affected the combined turnover of the top 20 companies, which, in 2017, was up 7.2% on the year in US dollar terms, according to RaboResearch’s latest report, ‘Global Dairy Top 20 – A Shuffling of the Deck Chairs.’
The rise of free from is throwing up unique challenges for manufacturers in that, often products that replace allergens can have an allergen classification themselves, like nuts to provide protein and fat content; or eggs or milk to bind ingredients in...
UK government officials have warned poultry keepers to put in place measures to prevent the outbreak of Newcastle Disease, following cases in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
The healthy fat profile of flax oil, high in omega-3 fatty acids, means manufacturers have traditionally focused on this. But the seeds also contain protein, fibre and lignin, all of which are interesting 'stealth health' ingredients, the company...
Court of Justice of the European Union gets last word in KitKat shape dispute after Nestlé failed to to prove that the shape of the bar has become distinctive of their goods across the EU.
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled on the so-called new plant breeding techniques (NPBTs). It said crops obtained by mutagenesis are GMOs as the techniques and methods of mutagenesis alter the genetic material of a plant in a way that does...
Demand for products containing nuts is on the rise, in no small part thanks to a growing awareness of the difference between ‘healthy’ and ‘unhealthy’ fats.
If plant-based ‘milk’ is keeping some parts of the dairy industry – and the FDA commissioner – awake at night, what might milk producers make of the latest innovation to emerge from Silicon Valley: animal-free dairy (casein and whey made without cows)?...
With up to 13 times more antioxidants than blueberries, haskap berries - also known as honeyberries - offer manufacturers a new ingredient with superfood credentials for relishes, jams or juices, says supplier Soloberry.
Startup ingredient supplier Botaniline wants to help manufacturers create allergen-friendly, healthier, cleaner label alternatives to iconic favorites, such as hot dogs and peanut butter, by offering a line of natural, “botanical” or plant-based ingredients...
UK vegan pizza company Purezza is planning to set up a facility to produce a dairy-free mozzarella cheese alternative after winning a £35,000 ($45,500) prize from Bran Investments.
UK soft drink business Britvic says it is confident of achieving market expectations for the full year, despite facing challenges from sugar taxes and the CO2 shortage.
An emulsifier, humectant, texturiser and egg replacement, Renmatix's patent-protected simple cellulose is native, natural and multifunctional, it says. "This is a very unique and new-to-the-world form of cellulose,” says the CEO.
Poland’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski has announced that Polish lawmakers will withdraw the draft bill to ban non-stun slaughter from the country’s parliament in its current version.
Naturex has launched a patent-pending blend of rosemary and spinach extracts that can replace the synthetic antioxidant ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in lipid emulsions, such as mayonnaise or salad dressings.
Use of egg white peptides is rising among global bakery and confectionery manufacturers because the animal-based protein is a rich source of bioactive peptides that can improve human health, according to Fact.MR research firm.
MHP is not breaking any rules of the trade agreement between Ukraine and the European Union (EU), Anastasia Sobotyuk, head of the investor relations at MHP, told GlobalMeatNews. Her comments came in response to recent statements made by European poultry...
UK organisations the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru and the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) have called on the country’s government to recognise the importance of Welsh meat when designing the future agricultural policy.
Illinois-based Edlong showcased a handful of its 250+ dairy-free flavors at the IFT expo last week, highlighting a national trend in consumer demand for vegan options.
Personalised nutrition needs a collaborative approach from industry because there is still a lot to develop and no single company has all the capabilities, says DSM's president of human nutrition and health.
JUST (formerly Hampton Creek) has struck a deal with Italian egg producer and distributor Eurovo Group to bring its plant-based scrambled egg alternative Just Egg to consumers across Europe, and says it is also in talks with CPG companies interested in...
Mexican chuta is a little-known nut with a healthy oil and high protein content, and German company JatroSolutions aims to commercialise it as "a perfect fit" within the plant protein movement.
Mondelēz International has announced plans to launch a 30% less sugar Cadbury Dairy Milk next year but some consumers are taking to social media to air their grievances.
French Members of Parliament tasked with investigating the failings that contributed to the Salmonella outbreak traced to Lactalis infant formula in 2017 have made a raft of suggestions that could see the country introduce stricter food safety checks.